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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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Devon's highways teams working through the night

Highways teams continue to work through the night to treat Devon’s main roads, ahead of a forecast of more freezing temperatures overnight which looks set to render roads hazardous in many parts of the county.

Snow blowers, snow ploughs and gritters have been working over the last 48 hours to clear the majority of A roads in the county, although some in moorland areas are still impassable.

Most minor B roads are blocked with snow drifts of 6-8 feet remaining on some roads.

Devon’s fleet of gritters will continue working overnight, but the advice to people remains...

'Deceptive' road conditions across Devon as A380 reopens

Road conditions across Devon today have been described as ‘deceptive’ by the County Council’s Highways Operations Manager, Chris Cranston.

“Despite relatively little snow overnight, the freezing rain across the county has left many roads still impassable, and people are being encouraged to think carefully about making any journeys until the roads have been cleared,” he said.

“We are just reopening the A380 Northbound, and the rest of the major road network is now generally passable with care with 4-wheel drive vehicles, although the situation is still variable across the...

Conservatives elect new leadership team

It was a full house earlier this week as the Conservative Group, which leads East Devon District Council, elected its new leadership team at the Annual General Meeting.

With Paul Diviani stepping down after leading the Conservative Group and East Devon District Council to great success since 2011, interest in the future shape of the group was keen.

Ian Thomas, currently Portfolio Holder for Finance was elected as Group Leader. Ian has represented Trinity Ward, since 2009 and is a Director of the Exeter Science Park Company.

Colleague Philip Skinner, Portfolio Holder...

Rest centres open for stranded motorists

Several rest centres opened up for stranded motorists across Devon last night [Thursday 1 March 2018], which the public have been advised to attend if they are suitably equipped and are able to reach.

The following rest centres are open:

Chudleigh

OPEN Chudleigh Town Hall, Market Way, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 0HL Okehampton

OPEN Okehampton College, EX20 1PW Totnes

OPEN UNTIL 1am Guildhall, 5 Ramparts Walk, TQ9 5QH If you are close by, suitably equipped (carrying a torch, suitable footwear, a mobile phone and wearing warm clothing) and are able to...

RD&E declares ‘internal critical incident’

An "internal critical incident" was declared at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital due to the adverse weather.

Em Wilkinson-Brice, RD&E Deputy Chief Executive, said: “Due to the ongoing impact of the adverse weather today, the Trust is continuing to declare an internal critical incident and focusing all efforts providing urgent and emergency care only.

"This means we are diverting all available staff and resources to provide care for the patients who are in the hospital and receiving care from our community teams.

"We have cancelled all outpatient and routine...

Arctic weather causes problems on roads, rail and air

We are not out of the woods yet.

That was the warning today as the bitterly cold weather, strong winds and snow showed no sign of abating.

Exeter Airport is shut and there were problems on the railway line at Dawlish this morning (Friday 2nd) which is also closed. Bus services across the region have also been affected.

Chief Inspector Adrian Leisk also issued a no-nonsense message to those considering taking to their vehicles.

He tweeted: "Colleagues have been rescuing hundreds of stranded motorists overnight and the icy roads are treacherous. Please can we...

Stagecoach SW services suspended as heavy snowfall continues

Buses have been cancelled as heavy snowfall continues to cause problems on roads across Devon.

A statement from Stagecoach South West said:

In consultation with Devon & Cornwall Police we can now confirm that as weather conditions have deteriorated we will not be operating the following services for the remainder of the day:

The South West Falcon, operating between Devon, Somerset and Bristol with exception as shown below
All services operating out of our Exeter depot
The majority of services operating out of our Torquay depot with

A380 Telegraph Hill to close from 3pm

With widespread snowfall across the county, Devon County Council has announced it will close the A380 Telegraph Hill from 3pm today (Thursday 1 March) as a precautionary measure.

The decision to close the A380 between Splatford Split and Eagle Farm, has been taken as part of the Haldon/Telegraph Hill plan. Highways England will continue treating the A38 Haldon Hill, and Devon County Council will focus its efforts on keeping traffic moving on the alternative coastal road, A379 (Dawlish/Teignmouth).

The Met Office has issued a red warning for heavy snow across most of the...

RED WARNING OF SNOW FOR DEVON TODAY

The Met Office Chief Forecaster has issued a red warning for snow across Devon today.

Commuters are being advised that widespread snow is expected to develop through this afternoon (Thursday) and evening.

Red warnings are very rare and mean that residents should take action to keep themselves and others safe from the impact of the weather.

Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely.

Avoid dangerous areas and follow the advice of the emergency services and local authorities.

The Met Office have warned that 10-20 cm is...

Snow warning and list of schools closed in Devon today

More than 200 schools are closed across Devon today and an amber weather warning in place as snow blanketed much of the county.

Heavier wintry showers and strong winds are forecast later this afternoon posing even more tricky conditions for drivers.

The Met Office has issued RED warning for the county with the risk of up to 20cm of snow countywide, with the possibility of 50cm on high ground of Dartmoor and Exmoor.

Snowfall is expected to spread north throughout the course of the day. Conditions could become more disruptive to travel as the day progresses.

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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Devon's highways teams working through the night

'Deceptive' road conditions across Devon as A380 reopens

Conservatives elect new leadership team

Rest centres open for stranded motorists

RD&E declares ‘internal critical incident’

Arctic weather causes problems on roads, rail and air

Stagecoach SW services suspended as heavy snowfall continues

A380 Telegraph Hill to close from 3pm

RED WARNING OF SNOW FOR DEVON TODAY

Snow warning and list of schools closed in Devon today

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